Photos by Tag: Dakota Creek Industries
Tug hull sees daylight
View of a section of a Crowley tug hull. The vessel is up in the air for maintenance at Dakota Creek Industries in downtown Anacortes.
Shipyard from water side
A drive past Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) shipyard on the north shore of Anacortes is always interesting. Last week I had the rare opportunity to see the activity from a Guemes Channel perspective. Among vessels under construction are tugs for the federal government.
Tokitae in drydock at DCI
Dominating the eye-line on Commercial Avenue looking north this week is the state ferry Tokitae in drydock for maintenance work by Dakota Creek Industries.
Dick Nelson: low profile, big impact
Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) co-founder Dick Nelson of Anacortes passed away at his home Thursday, January 21. Today DCI issued the following statement: “It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of Dakota Creek’s co-founder Dick Nelson. He passed peacefully yesterday morning after a courageous battle with cancer. Dick taught us many things, but […]
Looking down on shipyard: 2010
View of a vessel under construction, taken during a Dakota Creek Industries open house aboard the new vessel “Cade.” November 2010.
Dakota Creek builds tugs
A pair of tugboats under construction at Dakota Creek Industries on the north Anacortes waterfront.
Dakota Creek aerial: 2011
A Summer 2011 flight over Anacortes included this photo of a busy yard at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI). State ferry on syncrolift.
Cut, weld, grind, paint
Following right behind welders in production of ships at Dakota Creek Industries are those who grind seams down to a smooth surface. Labor intensive, to be sure. And the “Made in America” tag is applied proudly.
‘Focus Fidalgo’ Pier One upgrade: 2008
This group photo was taken in July 2008 at the “Focus Fidalgo” Pier One project groundbreaking hosted by the Port of Anacortes. This project, which also involved the state Department of Ecology, was vital to a series of major upgrades at the Dakota Creek Industries ship yard on the Guemes Channel.
Nautical numbers
Textures, hull section on vessel YT809, a tug being built by Dakota Creek Industries in Anacortes.
Sparks fly at Dakota Creek: 2004
Work goes round the clock at times. A welder at Dakota Creek Industries in downtown Anacortes, January 2004.
Two of six Navy tugs
Currently under construction at Dakota Creek Industries (DCI) are tugboats for the U.S. Navy. Two of six tugs under order are pictured here, with another photo of a pilot house that will ultimately be lifted into place. Designed by Robert Allan Ltd., these 90-foot tugs will be used by the Navy to perform ship-handling […]